Established in 2010, Media Academy Cymru (MAC) is a not-for-profit organisation operating across South Wales, primarily in education, criminal justice diversion family and parenting support
MAC’s vision is that all children and young people in Wales are safe and given opportunities to live meaningful lives.
MAC delivers a range of award-winning projects to meet the changing needs of thousands of children, young people and their families each year. Everything is supported within a framework of a rights led and strengths-based approach to encourage participation in our holistic services on a voluntary basis.
MAC’s diverse project delivery includes violence early intervention and prevention, education, family mediation and diversion from criminal justice services. Since 2010, MAC has successfully diverted over tens of thousands of children and young people away from the trauma of the criminal justice system via offering targeted youth work.
MAC has 5 bases in Cardiff (HQ), Merthyr, Newport, Barry and Swansea.
Training offered:
MAC currently delivers post 16 training in a variety of creative fields including Media, Photography, Game Design and Animation.